New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-15
TIE EARL OF ABERDEEN IN TOWN.
HIS VIEWS ON QUESTIONS OF THE DAY.



WHAT he THINKS or GLADsToSE's AMERICAN SUP
PoRT-HIs JOURNEY IN THIS COUNTRY
Tho Earl and Countess Of Aberdeen arrived ct the
Hotel Brunswick ut 10 o'clock last night They had
come in from Niagara. The train an hour and .
half late. Notwithstanding that the Earl was ex-
trsmely tired be kindly consented to sec number ct
reporters within tcw minutes after he had reached
the hotel Under the circumstances the interview
was necessarily bret, not because OF any unwilling
ness on the part Of Lord Aberdeen to talk about mat
general interest but because the lateness OF
the hour and his fatigue. After meeting Lord Abar-
deem, q refined, courteous and highly cultivated
gentleman. one could understand how he won the
affection of Irshmen while Lord Lieutenant OF Ireland
at Dublin Castle position in which many English
Succeeded only in exciting the hatred OF The
Irish Lord Aberdeen has a slight figure; his feat
ures are pale but exceedingly mobile and expressive
and when he talks, the expression is always ono OF
frank and winning kindness Lady Aberdeen re-
NAMED in the during tho Interview, and occa-
sionly aided her husband With . Suggestion. she
wore plain travelling dress. She is lady OF quick
sympathies and liyey intelligence just the sort OF
woman 10 enforce her husbands hold upon the aztec
tions OF the Irish people.
Lord Aberdeen was asked what he thought of the
criticisms OF the Conservative press in England upon
stone, which represented the contributors to tue
fund petty, iYcon=equcntal people. and generally
dscredited tho character Mr.. GisustoDes American
support, ...r ,,;., .ra .h.rds-r thu. the
staten rnts based either upon ignorance, misap
prehension Misrepresentation. During my biief
STAY in America have good deal of the Irish
American sympathizers with Mr.. Gladstons. and
certain their character Is little understood by tue
English CONSERVATIVES. have been struck with the
widespread admiration for Air. Gladstone which ex
lists in ths country net oaly among Irish AIlericans
but a:-opg the purely American And with this ID
mirat ION goes belief IN the policy OF Home Rule Tor
Ireland. which he represents. The English are mis-
taken in supposing tat only the ishAmericans here
favor the Home Rule NOV emeDf. American sympathy
10ea IN, Q.b "a
land. When lite character Is better understood IN
England, we shall derive more assistance from IT.
Coercion act Lord Aber1eea said II has occurred
10 me- although the Coercion bill has been regarded,
sud rightly. somewhat ominous for Ireland. that
It liz much more Likely 10 turn out tc be nail In tue
coffin OF the present Conservative Administration.
Referring to the great LIBERAL triumph at Spadng.
Lord Aberdeen said - consider that II certainly
Indicates that public opinion in England is undergoing
change, and change IN the right direction that is,
a change in favor OF Home Rule"
Lord Aberdeen expressed unqual fed faith In the
ultimate success OF the Home Rue movement.
Re kindly gave Ia brei outline ct his tour in
America. he and tho Countess arrived IN San
Franciso on June l. remained there few days and
then went to Salt Lake City. Then they went to Col
orado Springs and next visited Denver. At Denver
they took part in the Jubilee celebrations by the Brit
ish residents, and" said LORD Aberdeen. 81 was
much impressed with the kindly and sympsIhetc
manner IN which many Americans Looked on and
took part In the ceremonics.'
From Denver they went 10 KGnsvs City. Next they
took trip into Texas, stay ing there week and visit
ing "a brother OF Lady Aberdeen VINO is on ranch
there Then they visited ST. Paal and saw another OF
Lady Aberdeens brothers. Nil" aukee was the next
place vstc l. There they had reception from repre-
sentative OF Irisb ami Scotch clubs and Lord Aber
deem had the satisfaction OF sending congratuatory
telegram TO Mr. Gladstone which arrived by eurions
coincidence. the sann day that he received the
American testimonial. After Milwaukee, Chirago
wa visited There also many greetings were re-
Gel, ed from Irish and Scotch clubs. From Chicago
they went TO Niagara staying there couple OF days,
aud then they crme 10 New-York. Lord Aber.
deems stay in NewYork viii be exceedingly brief. as
nd sad Lsdy Aberdeen have taken passage In tho
Servla when sa.,,s an Saturday at o'clock.
4" l sorry that can't sta- lan2or, said Lofn
Aberdeen, bat this Ia olly TRIAL trip. anu - -na'
return again the irst opportunity that we get; but
when that will occur Is is, OF course, now quito in-
possble 10 say"
Lord Aberdeen and the Countess left England In
December OF last year aud visited india Cev on. Aus
traa, TASMANIA, and New Zealand before reaching
America In Australia they received MANY addresses
from irish societies A" struck" said Lord Aber
deem. with the evidence then shown me that Irish
heartily favor Home Rule and yet DO opposed
10 separation. AMI be entirely loyal 10 the Queen"
IN ending the interview Lord Aberdeen sad am
NOT accn-iSnedo talking tor publication In England,
hut 10 ne the cnstom here, and have no OBJ
lection to conforming to the custom"
General John Il. OBerne. and MajoriJohn Byrne,
OF the Irish Parliamentary Fund Association, called on
Lori Aberdeen ast aight 20 ascertain when u voulh
be convenient. for INN to receive address from the
association